--- title: Best of Scotland in a Day Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 94 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 220 duration_minutes: 570 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 28 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/best-of-scotland-in-a-day-very-small-group-tour-from-edinburgh/ --- # Best of Scotland in a Day Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** Blair Castle, Queen’s View and a riverside walk give this Highlands outing several stops to explore on foot. A guide, live commentary and air-conditioned mini-coach transport are included; attraction entry fees are extra. 4.88 from 220 reviews at €94 per person for 9h 30m. ## Overview This small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) combines all that’s great about Scotland into a short day out – a castle, mountains, lochs, photo opportunities, a riverside walk, a battlefield, history, heroes and highland cows. Enjoy lots of time off the bus, perfect for those who want to experience Highland scenery and nature at a relaxing pace. Highlights include mighty Blair Castle, the stunning Highland viewpoint of Queen’s View and a short riverside and waterfall walk at The Hermitage. ## Before you book - Meeting point: This tour departs from (and returns to)… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €90: ages 5 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €94 per person - Duration: 9h 30m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 220 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Heart of Scotland Tours Ltd ## What's included - Local guide - Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes mini coach - Live commentary on board - Small group tour - average group size of around 12 passengers - Driver/Guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Attraction Entrance Fees ## Itinerary 1. **Dunkeld Cathedral** (45m) - Stroll through quaint narrow streets and/or visit Dunkeld Cathedral (free of charge). 2. **Blair Castle & Gardens** (1h 30m) - Lunch is available in the castle restaurant. 3. **Queen's View** (30m) - Stop at Queen’s View with its much-admired Highland vista along Loch Tummel towards the distant peaks of Glen Coe. 4. **The Hermitage** (45m) - This lovely riverside walk takes us past some of the tallest trees in Britain to a spectacular waterfall and viewpoint where salmon can often be seen leaping the falls. 5. **Forth Bridge** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy spectacular views of the bridges spanning the river Forth. 6. **Photo opportunities with Highland cattle ('hairy coos** (30m) - ) ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Sun - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point This tour departs from (and returns to) Bus Stand ZE, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ. (opposite Howie's Restaurant) Please arrive no later than 08.45 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ2b4Fz47Hh0gRYQAp9O5JfFg ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Small group tour - average group size of 12 passengers - Minimum age is 5 years old - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Operates in all weather conditions (unless it is unsafe to do so), please dress appropriately - Please inform us 7 days in advance if you are bringing a service animal ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #28 of 90** | €94 | 9h 30m | 4.88 (220) | shared | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-glenfinnan-viaduct-glencoe-fort-william/?format=md) | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands/?format=md) | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared | Ranked #28 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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